MeSearch: Featuring Filipino Perspectives

In this episode of Mesearch, we learn about Gabriella Buba and her new book "Saints of Storm and Sorrow." 

Gabriella Buba is a mixed Filipina author who writes adult romantic fantasy novels for bold, bi, brown women who deserve to see their stories centered. Saints of Storm and Sorrow is about bisexual nun named María Lunurin who is hiding their goddess given gift of storm calling. Inspired by elements of Filipino culture, Saints of Storm and Sorrow is published by Titan Books and can be found wherever books are sold. The audio book features voices of Filipino American actors, Danice Cabanela and Dante Basco, and can be found on Spotify.

Learn more at gabriellabuba.com.

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We are in solidarity with Palestine and everyone fighting for their own sovereignty. This episode of Mesearch was recorded on April 11th, 2024, 6 months into the genocide happening in occupied Palestine.

Mesearch welcomes Niko Cababa of GABRIELA USA - South Bay. GABRIELA is a grassroots-based national and international alliance of 250 organizations, institutions, desks, and programs. GABRIELA USA works against issues that adversely affect women and work to promote a positive social attitude toward women through cultural means and consciousness-raising.

Cababa joins the show to continue the conversation on the Israeli Occupation in Palestine and to share why this matters to the Filipino community.

Learn more at https://www.gabrielausa.org and https://filipinos4palestine.org.

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Meet Cassandra Pimentel, a film and music video director from San Diego and currently living in Los Angeles.

Cassandra built her feature film experience as the First Assistant Director on the film CHALK IT UP (NETFLIX) in 2014; From 2016 to 2020 she assisted Producer Deborah Del Prete (Wedding Planner, Ender’s Game) in various feature films such as LOCATING SILVER LAKE starring Josh Peck (Nickelodeon’s Drake and Josh)  and Finn Wittrock (LA LA Land, American Horror Story).  

Cassandra aims to highlight diversity and the excitement of Filipino culture through her work. Her latest endeavor is host to a recurring networking event for other Filipino creatives in the industry called, Tapped In.

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In this episode of MeSearch, we’re reconnecting with Dr. Pat Lindsay Catalla-Buscaino aka Dr. Pinky! Dr. Pinky, is a scholar-activist, community leader, public speaker, and educator and the Founder and CEO of Kuwento Co. LLC, a woman-and BIPOC-owned publishing company. 

Check out our last interview we did with her on Mesearch in the episode called, “What is Kuwento Co.?” Today we’re talking about another one of Dr. Pinky’s hats. She’s also the President of the Houston chapter for the Filipino American National Historical Society, aka FAHNS (“FONS”). We’re going to learn more about the FAHNS conference taking place in July 2024 in Houston Texas!

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Dustin and Krystle have a one on one conversation to strengthen their connection as friends. They ask one another questions from an article, "30 questions to deepen your friendship" by Kathryn Wheeler. In this episode, your hosts reflect on their evolving relationship, communication styles, fond memories, and areas in need of care.

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Dustin and Krystle write "letters to money" as part of an exercise suggested by former guest of the podcast, Leo Aquino, who is a professional in the anticapitalist personal finance space. In this episode, Dustin and Krystle reflect on their nuanced relationship to money. They discuss the concept of wealth and imagine a world in which money isn't everything.

Go back and listen to Leo Aquino's episode, "What is anti capitalist personal finance?"

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In this episode, we follow up with former guest of the pod, Arianna Laila Dela Rosa to learn how she has reaches her goals and overcomes self-sabotage on her journey as a CEO of Empower First Coaching.

Through her company, Empower First Coaching, she helps first-generation BIPOC professionals, leaders, and change-makers do the inner work of healing and outer work of action to gain clarity on a fulfilling career, pursue aligned opportunities, and grow in their leadership.

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In this episode, we welcome multiple voices to talk about graduate school and what you should know before you apply. At this point, you might have already accepted some admissions offers for graduate school programs. You might be waiting on some admissions decisions from some of your top grad school choices. You might be someone who is toying with the idea of going to grad school. 

Listen to the following individuals talk about what they feel is necessary considerations before applying:

1. Dr. Dominic Laureano

2. Dr. Micah Hernando

3. (Future) Dr. Dominic Javonillio

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Happy Valentine's Day, Mesearchers!

On this episode, Krystle and Dustin have a one on one conversation about Valentine's Day. Join us as we discover a little bit about the origins of the holiday, then share a bit more of our individual romantic relationships. The episode ends with an in depth discussion of why communication is key in moving toward a long lasting, healthy relationship.

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Ysabel Jurado is a tenants rights attorney, affordable housing activist, mom, lifelong Angeleno, and candidate to become the next Los Angeles City Council member for District 14. 

The election is March 5, 2024. If Ysabel wins, she’ll be the first Filipina American to be elected to the LA City Council.

On this episode of Mesearch, we’re learning more about Ysabel and exactly why she’s running for council.

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